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Indigenous Health Equity Fund
Funding for Indigenous-led health priorities
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The program provides funding for Indigenous-led health priorities and culturally safe services. Targeted initiatives may receive up to $500,000 per project for short-term, innovative activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term, innovative Indigenous health projects
- Projects that improve access to health services, service delivery, or health outcomes
- Activities that strengthen culturally adapted health service models
- Projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge, values, and practices into care
- Partnership-based initiatives with provincial or territorial health authorities
Documents Needed
- Indigenous Health Equity Fund Implementation Plan
- Supporting documents listed in the form
- Declaration information for the authorized signer
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities and organizations
- Inuit communities and organizations
- Métis communities and organizations
- Indigenous organizations working on health priorities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations already receiving distinctions-based funding through the Indigenous Health Equity Fund
- First Nations in British Columbia receiving services from the First Nations Health Authority
- Organizations representing distinctions-based funding recipients, such as tribal councils
- Organizations that received targeted initiatives funding in 2024-2025
- Projects seeking coverage for provincially or territorially insured health services
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Operations and maintenance costs, including travel, utilities, accommodations, office supplies, and equipment
- Minor capital, such as minor repairs and renovations
- Major capital, including planning, design, construction, and expansion of health infrastructure
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Medically necessary diagnostic services
- Hospital inpatient and outpatient services
- Services provided by physicians
- Provincially or territorially insured health services
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Regional offices: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are evaluated against the program’s assessment criteria.
- If demand exceeds available funding, only the highest-scoring proposals are funded.
- All organizations that submit proposals are contacted after evaluations are completed.
- Funding decisions are based on the evaluation outcome and available budget.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted using the Indigenous Health Equity Fund Implementation Plan form.
- Additional supporting documents can be attached, emailed, mailed, or sent by courier/facsimile.
- The form can auto-generate an email to the correct regional office after submission.
- Applicants should contact their regional office for stream-specific due dates and other information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Indigenous Health Equity Fund?
The program provides funding for Indigenous-led health priorities and culturally safe services. Targeted initiatives may receive up to $500,000 per project for short-term, innovative activities.
How much funding can be received?
Indigenous Health Equity Fund Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Health Equity Fund program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Health Equity Fund program, you must:
Indigenous-led health project
Clear activity plan
Detailed budget
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Health Equity Fund?
Short-term, innovative Indigenous health projects
Projects that improve access to health services, service delivery, or health outcomes
Activities that strengthen culturally adapted health service models
Projects that integrate Indigenous knowledge, values, and practices into care
Partnership-based initiatives with provincial or territorial health authorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Health Equity Fund?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at fesa-ihef@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-567-9604.
Where is the Indigenous Health Equity Fund available?
The Indigenous Health Equity Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Health Equity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Health Equity Fund is a Grant and Funding